MCDONALD’S APOLOGISES TO HOMELESS MAN
Those watching were astonished when a security guard at a McDonald’s in London commenced cleaning the floor surrounding a homeless individual outdoors, resulting in the man’s bedding becoming thoroughly drenched. Damon Evans captured this footage of the incident on Saturday, December 9, denouncing it as “repugnant conduct.” In a remark Continue Reading
Household Support Fund Could Offer Extra Council Payment Of £65.00
To cope with the rising cost of living crisis, households will get payments of £65. A £65 payment will be made to households that currently qualify for council tax reduction due to low income. The funds are from the government’s Household Support Fund and are intended to help locals during Continue Reading
London – The Great Divide Map of 2022
Which boroughs in Greater London experience the highest deprivation in any kind is depicted on a new map by the Office of National Statistics. The map, which depicts the whole United Kingdom, was created using data from the 2021 census, which clearly shows a north-south divide. The map illustrates what Continue Reading
London Renters Union calls for Day of Action against Private Rent Increases
As the capital’s housing crisis continues to be dire, the London Renter’s Union (LRU) has called for a “day of action” on December 3 in six London boroughs. Given that private residents had reportedly experienced rent increases of more than £3,000 since September 2022—a 20% average increase—the campaign group demanded Continue Reading
House of Cards – The Collapse of Lehman Brothers
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. was a global financial services firm founded in 1847. Before filing for bankruptcy in 2008, Lehman was the fourth-largest investment bank in the United States (behind Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill Lynch), with about 25,000 employees worldwide The Lehman Brothers collapse was one of the Continue Reading
‘From Russia With Cash’
The Channel 4 television exposé, “From Russia with Cash”, revealed that many London estate agents are still unaware of their full extent of their money laundering reporting and compliance obligations. The programme was made in 2015; before the recent sanctions now imposed on Russian investment in the UK following it’s Continue Reading
Shelter Covid Appeal
With the announcement of a second national lockdown, the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shown all of us the importance of a decent and safe home. But, so far, the pandemic has devastated the economy. Millions of households are unable to cover rent payments and are struggling to survive on shrinking incomes. Shelter services are hearing Continue Reading
Manchester’s Holiday Inn “Everybody In”
Riverside Manager awarded for “Everybody In” allocation during COVID-19 lockdown A Riverside housing manager who has been helping rough sleepers to find hotels to stay in during the coronavirus lockdown, has been awarded the prestigious High Sheriff of Greater Manchester Award. Kath Meighan has been helping manage emergency accommodation for Continue Reading